Landscape Maintenance

What will I learn in this program?

The Environmental Horticulture program at CCSF offers a broad
curriculum in a community-based program. The program maintains strong
links with employers (many of whom are CCSF graduates) in both the
private and public sectors. Professional organizations such as the
California Landscape Contractors Association, the California
Association of Nurserymen and the San Francisco Professional Gardeners
Association recognize the Environmental Horticultural program and
provide scholarship assistance for outstanding students.

Environmental Horticulture provides an ongoing job placement service
to its students, as well as referral to superlative internships such
as those at Strybing Arboretum and Filoli Estate.

The program offers excellent facilities, and a staff committed to
student success.

Other program highlights include:

Degree and certificate programs for varied interests and
levels of commitment

Individualized assistance in planning
a course of study

Superb greenhouse and nursery
facilities

A variety of Department and community funded
scholarships for motivated students

A diverse student body
and positive learning environment

Work experience classes
and strong links to employers in the community

Greenhouse
and Nursery Production

Arboriculture (Tree Care)

Landscape Design and Installation

Residential and
Estate Gardening

Control Specialist

Irrigation
Specialist

Nursery Specialist / Propagator

City
Gardener

Retail Nursery Sales

Interiorscape Design
and Maintenance

Golf Course Maintenance

Park
Supervision

What kind of jobs can I get once I complete this program? How much
will they pay? What “demand” is expected for these jobs?

Occupation

Average Hourly Salary

Expected Regional Demand

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

$15.37

5.9% Growth

Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Supervisors

$32.11

8.4% Growth

Gardeners and Groundskeepers

N/A

Always a
demand

With the evolving "Green Industry" the demand for
knowledgeable horticulturalists is increasing exponentially.
Increasing standards for environmental quality, popularity of outdoor
recreation and surging interest in gardening have created a strong
demand for individuals skilled in horticulture. Please check out CCSF
Career Connection website for actual job listings: http://career.ccsf.edu

Does this program have any special enrollment requirements?

N/A

Does this program have any special costs?

Some small tools are required. Students should be prepared to spend
$100 for books and tools.